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Collections Conservation Advice and Guidance

Our collections conservation guidance notes and technical papers are informed by science-based evidence and our practical experience. They are freely available to download below. Technical papers can be found beneath the guidance notes, which are listed by subject.

Detail from the English Heritage poster illustrating common insect pests

Pests

To best identify the pests it is recommended that you order a hard copy of the poster from English Heritage Customer Services (customers@english-heritage.org.uk or 0370 333 1181). If the poster is downloaded and printed in A4 or A3 size, the insects will be the wrong size.

Collections Management Planning

Technical Publications

These publications cover aspects of preventive conservation and science research which have been carried out in association with English Heritage artefact collections and interiors. Additional project work by external heritage science researchers can also be found here.

CEN TC 346 STANDARDS

The European Committee for Standardisation Technical Committee 346 (CEN TC 346) is developing European Standards (ENs) for conservation. Four working groups are developing standards that impact on preventive conservation.

WG4: Protection of collections

WG6: Exhibition lighting of cultural heritage – Joint working group between TC 346 and TC 169

The standards can be purchased from any member organisation of the British Standards Institute (BSI) in the UK.

Standards under Preparation

prEN 15999-1 Conservation of cultural heritage: Guidelines for management of environmental conditions – Recommendations for showcases used for exhibition and preservation of cultural property, Part 1: General requirements